Fossá is the name of several rivers in Iceland that are known for their waterfalls. The most well-known is Fossárdalur, which runs from Þingvellir towards the southern side of Hvalfjörður. This river is characterized by numerous waterfalls, with the most popular one located near Route 47, where car parking is available.
Fossá (Hvalfjörður) with an old sheep pen in FossárdalurFossá in the East Fjords (Berufjörður)Fossá (Kjós) in October 2007Fossá (Kjós) in October 2007
There are other rivers in Iceland with the name Fossá, such as Fossá in Kjós and Fossá in Berufjörður, which are located in the Eastern Region (Austurland) near the fjord Berufjörður.
The term "Fossá" is derived from the Icelandic words "foss" meaning "waterfall" and "á" meaning "river." It is a common name for rivers in Iceland that feature waterfalls.
Fossá: It is a short, right tributary of the Dælisá river, flowing from the northern slopes of the Esja mountain range.
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Fossá: It is a short stream that flows into the Breiðafjörður bay, passing through Ólafsvík.
Fossá: It is a river that enters the Breiðafjörður bay, crossing the Route 574 east of Ólafsvík. Its sources are located on the northern side of Sandkúlar hill.
Fossá: It is a stream that flows into Lake Reyðarvatn. Its sources are situated between the Fanntófell (893 m above sea level) and Lyklafell (845 m above sea level) hills.
Vestfirðir Regionedit
Fossá: It is a short stream that flows into the Breiðafjörður bay along the Barðaströnd coast.
Fossá: It is a short stream that joins the Tröllá river and, along with several others, flows into the Syðradalsvatn lake, which then drains into the Ísafjarðardjúp fjord east of Bolungarvík.
Fossá: It is a strong stream that originates from the small Fossavatn lake and flows into the Langá river, which in turn empties into the Skutulsfjörður fjord.
Fossá: It is a stream that enters the Húnaflói bay, descending from the Sandfell hill (689 m above sea level).
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Fossá: It is the left tributary of the Svartá river (which flows into the Blanda river and, together with it, into the Húnafjörður bay). Fossá mostly runs parallel to Svartá, joining it in the area of Route 734. The sources of this river are located on the western slopes of the Þingmannaháls hills, east of the Blöndulón lake.
Fossá: It is the left tributary of the Hofsá river (which flows into the Skagafjörður bay) and merges with it in the deep Vesturdalur gorge. It originates from the northern area of the Hofsjökull glacier, on the eastern side of the Twifell mountain (1006 m above sea level).
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Fossá: It is the right tributary of the Hörgá river (which flows into the Eyjafjörður bay). Fossá joins Hörgá in its lower course after crossing Route 1. The stream descends from the northern area of the Fossárjökull glacier, located west of Akureyri.
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Fossá: It is a short stream that directly enters the Reyðarfjörður bay near the intersection of Routes 936 and 1. It flows from the northwest valley in the Hallberutindur mountain range.
Fossá: It is a short stream that flows into the Stöðvará river near its mouth into the Stöðvarfjörður bay.
Fossá: It is a river that enters the Berufjörður bay. Its source area is among the lakes and streams of Lake Líkárvatn.
Fossá: It is the left tributary of the Fagradalsá river (which flows into the Breiðdalsvík bay). The sources of this river are located on the eastern slopes of the Mýrafellstindur peaks (972 m above sea level).
Fossá: It is a short left tributary of the Gilsá stream in the Breiðdalsá river basin. It descends from the western slopes of the Njáll og Bera mountains (1020 m above sea level).
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Fossá: It is the right tributary of the Tungufljót river, which flows into the Kúðafljót river. Its course starts at an elevation of over 520 m above sea level, near the Gæsá-innri river and Route F233, northeast of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier. In its lower course, it bypasses the Fossárfjall hill (462 m above sea level).
Fossá: It is the right tributary of the Þjórsá river, merging with it near Routes 32 and 3365, near the Bjarnalón lake. The Þjórsá river is connected to the Búrfellsstöð hydroelectric power station. The source of Fossá is below 700 m above sea level in the vicinity of the Helgavatn lake, neighboring the Innri-Skúmstungná valley (to the east) and the Stóra-Laxá valley (to the north). This valley is home to several waterfalls, including Hjálparfoss and Hjálparfoss.
Fossá: It is a stream that flows into the Úlfljótsvatn lake near Route 360, passing by a camping area. Its course begins at an elevation of approximately 150 m above sea level at the base of the Úlfljótvatns-Selfjall hill (285 m above sea level).
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FOSSA. BERUFJORDUR. Nordic adventure travel 2013-06-23 at the Wayback Machine
The beautiful waterfalls in Fossá river. By Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir. Guide to Island
Salmon & trout fishing area Jökla
January 01, 1970
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This article includes a list of references related reading or external links but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations Please help improve this article by introducing more precise citations May 2023 Learn how and when to remove this message Fossa is the name of several rivers in Iceland that are known for their waterfalls The most well known is Fossardalur which runs from THingvellir towards the southern side of Hvalfjordur This river is characterized by numerous waterfalls with the most popular one located near Route 47 where car parking is available Fossa Hvalfjordur with an old sheep pen in Fossardalur Fossa in the East Fjords Berufjordur Fossa Kjos in October 2007 Fossa Kjos in October 2007 There are other rivers in Iceland with the name Fossa such as Fossa in Kjos and Fossa in Berufjordur which are located in the Eastern Region Austurland near the fjord Berufjordur The term Fossa is derived from the Icelandic words foss meaning waterfall and a meaning river It is a common name for rivers in Iceland that feature waterfalls Contents 1 List of Fossa rivers 1 1 Hofudborgarsvaedi Region 1 2 Vesturland Region 1 3 Vestfirdir Region 1 4 Nordurland vestra Region 1 5 Nordurland eystra Region 1 6 Austurland Region 1 7 Sudurland Region 2 References 3 SourcesList of Fossa rivers editHofudborgarsvaedi Region edit Fossa It is a short right tributary of the Daelisa river flowing from the northern slopes of the Esja mountain range Vesturland Region edit Fossa It is a short stream that flows into the Breidafjordur bay passing through olafsvik Fossa It is a river that enters the Breidafjordur bay crossing the Route 574 east of olafsvik Its sources are located on the northern side of Sandkular hill Fossa It is a stream that flows into Lake Reydarvatn Its sources are situated between the Fanntofell 893 m above sea level and Lyklafell 845 m above sea level hills Vestfirdir Region edit Fossa It is a short stream that flows into the Breidafjordur bay along the Bardastrond coast Fossa It is a short stream that joins the Trolla river and along with several others flows into the Sydradalsvatn lake which then drains into the Isafjardardjup fjord east of Bolungarvik Fossa It is a strong stream that originates from the small Fossavatn lake and flows into the Langa river which in turn empties into the Skutulsfjordur fjord Fossa It is a stream that enters the Hunafloi bay descending from the Sandfell hill 689 m above sea level Nordurland vestra Region edit Fossa It is the left tributary of the Svarta river which flows into the Blanda river and together with it into the Hunafjordur bay Fossa mostly runs parallel to Svarta joining it in the area of Route 734 The sources of this river are located on the western slopes of the THingmannahals hills east of the Blondulon lake Fossa It is the left tributary of the Hofsa river which flows into the Skagafjordur bay and merges with it in the deep Vesturdalur gorge It originates from the northern area of the Hofsjokull glacier on the eastern side of the Twifell mountain 1006 m above sea level Nordurland eystra Region edit Fossa It is the right tributary of the Horga river which flows into the Eyjafjordur bay Fossa joins Horga in its lower course after crossing Route 1 The stream descends from the northern area of the Fossarjokull glacier located west of Akureyri Austurland Region edit Fossa It is a short stream that directly enters the Reydarfjordur bay near the intersection of Routes 936 and 1 It flows from the northwest valley in the Hallberutindur mountain range Fossa It is a short stream that flows into the Stodvara river near its mouth into the Stodvarfjordur bay Fossa It is a river that enters the Berufjordur bay Its source area is among the lakes and streams of Lake Likarvatn Fossa It is the left tributary of the Fagradalsa river which flows into the Breiddalsvik bay The sources of this river are located on the eastern slopes of the Myrafellstindur peaks 972 m above sea level Fossa It is a short left tributary of the Gilsa stream in the Breiddalsa river basin It descends from the western slopes of the Njall og Bera mountains 1020 m above sea level Sudurland Region edit Fossa It is the right tributary of the Tungufljot river which flows into the Kudafljot river Its course starts at an elevation of over 520 m above sea level near the Gaesa innri river and Route F233 northeast of the Myrdalsjokull glacier In its lower course it bypasses the Fossarfjall hill 462 m above sea level Fossa It is the right tributary of the THjorsa river merging with it near Routes 32 and 3365 near the Bjarnalon lake The THjorsa river is connected to the Burfellsstod hydroelectric power station The source of Fossa is below 700 m above sea level in the vicinity of the Helgavatn lake neighboring the Innri Skumstungna valley to the east and the Stora Laxa valley to the north This valley is home to several waterfalls including Hjalparfoss and Hjalparfoss Fossa It is a stream that flows into the Ulfljotsvatn lake near Route 360 passing by a camping area Its course begins at an elevation of approximately 150 m above sea level at the base of the Ulfljotvatns Selfjall hill 285 m above sea level References editSources editFOSSA BERUFJORDUR Nordic adventure travel Archived 2013 06 23 at the Wayback Machine The beautiful waterfalls in Fossa river By Regina Hronn Ragnarsdottir Guide to Island Salmon amp trout fishing area Jokla Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fossa river amp oldid 1220914727, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
